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easy turkey chili

Easy Turkey Chili

Mix up your chili routine with this Easy Turkey Chili recipe. It's a comforting “stick-to-your-ribs” weeknight dinner that is sure to satisfy.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy turkey chili
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 41 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings 4 Servings (approx. 2 cups each)
Calories 323 kcal
Author Toshi Jones

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and chilies (like Rotel®)
  • 1 (8-oz.) can all-natural tomato sauce no salt or sugar added
  • 2 small sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. ground chili powder
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp. ground paprika
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. 

  2. Add turkey; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until turkey is browned.

  3. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent.

  4. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, sweet potatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and paprika. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.

  5. Evenly divide chili into four serving bowls; garnish with parsley, if desired. 

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.